Police Investigate Attempted Sexual Assault

TYLER — Tyler Police investigate a Monday morning attempted sexual assault. According to the Tyler Police Department, officers responded to a call shortly after 5 a.m. regarding an assault that happened in the 1500 block of S. College, near Bergfeld Park. The victim said she was attacked by a man, dressed in all black while she was jogging. Evidently, the man was hiding in a wooded area and jumped the woman from behind…wrestling her to the ground. After touching her inappropriately, the victim was able to break loose from the attacker. Police say she was carrying pepper spray and an air horn. The suspect is described as around 6’6 between 220 and 240lb.

The Tyler Police Department advises women, never jog alone at night and always be prepared with something to protect themselves, like pepper spray, an air horn, or a large stick. If possible always take a friend when you exercise outside.